A two-day conference focused on taking the gospel to the ends of the earth concluded with a Sending Celebration highlighting the stories of missionaries going to serve around the globe. “We’ve come together to do what Southern Baptists—Great Commission Baptists—have done for 176 years,” said International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood. The SBC has […]
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Media writes a narrative before the Convention
As the June 15-16 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in Nashville, Tenn. approached, news media across the country brought their interpretations of Southern Baptists and a frame for the nation to view it through. Here’s a snapshot of the main points as covered by a few: Secret recordings, leaked letters: Explosive secrets […]
Executive Committee declines motion for expanded investigation into handling of sexual abuse
Meeting in Nashville June 14, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee voted not to consider a proposed motion for a separate task force and expanded investigation into its handling of sexual abuse in SBC churches. Jared Wellman, a pastor in Arlington, Texas, asked that his motion be brought to messengers at the SBC annual meeting […]
Evans at Send Conference: ‘Claim Christ above all’
Southern Baptists in Nashville for the denomination’s 2021 annual meeting heard a strong plea for gospel unity from Dallas pastor Tony Evans. The author of several books focused on God’s kingdom kicked off the 2-day Send Conference held prior to the business meeting. The conference, sponsored by the North American and International Mission Boards, also […]
Leadership, accountability top long list of Baptist issues
The SBC Executive Committee announced June 11 it has asked Guidepost Solutions for an independent investigation of its handling of the sexual abuse crisis in Southern Baptist churches. The announcement followed claims in recently leaked letters and audio clips that some Executive Committee leaders attempted to stymie the SBC’s strategy on abuse prevention and care […]
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